U.S. exports of Fungicides Packaged for Retail Sale or as Preparations (SITC 59120) totaled $38.6M in August 2026.
Importers of Fungicides Packaged for Retail Sale or as Preparations paid $2.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.35% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFormulated fungicides — covering seed treatments, foliar sprays, post-harvest protectants, and wood preservatives — are regulated under FIFRA and require a valid EPA registration before US import. The distinction between a fungicide preparation classified here and a bulk fungicidal chemical classified under an intermediate-chemical heading turns on whether the product is formulated and packaged for direct application or sale. Agricultural importers and distributors should note that label claims, including target pests and application rates, must match the EPA-registered label exactly, as deviations can trigger admissibility holds.
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137 import shipments a month
Post-harvest fungicide preparations applied to fresh produce before or during shipment are generally classified as fungicide preparations under this heading if they are formulated and packaged as pesticide articles. However, if a substance is used as a food additive or preservative rather than as a pesticide, a different classification may apply, and FDA oversight may also be triggered. Consulting a licensed customs broker is recommended for dual-use formulations.
EPA registration can take 12–24 months or longer for new active ingredients, and even expedited review for reduced-risk products takes several months. Importers planning to introduce a new fungicide formulation to the US market should initiate the FIFRA registration process well in advance of the intended first shipment date to avoid costly delays at the port of entry.
Basic heading 120 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 59120 · $38.6M of $26.2B
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Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 49% of it.
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$19.3MYoY · free account
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$38.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $246.3M of Fungicides Packaged for Retail Sale or as Preparations and exported $777.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.